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Where to Eat and Drink

veggies are crowd-pullers. Be Price Guide
Beacon Hill and prepared for long waits at lunch. Prices are based on a three-course
West End Dinner is quiet and romantic. meal for one, including a half-bottle
of house wine, tax and service.
Anna’s Taqueria $ Beacon Hill Bistro $$ $ under $30
Mexican Map 1 B3 New American Map 1 B4 $$ $30 to 70
242 Cambridge St, 02114 25 Charles St, 02114 $$$ over $70
Tel (617) 227-8822 Tel (617) 723-1133
Cafeteria-style chain serving Staples such as pancakes and Lala Rokh $$
Mexican-American burritos. homefries are served for breakfast Middle Eastern Map 1 B4
Popular among students and the and lunch in an authentic bistro 97 Mt Vernon St, 02114
surrounding medical community. setting. Dinner features a New Tel (617) 720-5511
Al pastor (spit-grilled meat) and American spin on French bistro Authentic Persian cuisine served
carnitas (shredded fried or roasted cuisine, with dishes such as steak- in romantic surroundings. Citrus-
pork) are favorites. No alcohol. frites and pan-seared hake. Sample based glazes and relishes give
from the wine list at the bar. meats a piquant flavor. Decadent
Panificio $ desserts feature dates and nuts.
Italian Map 1 B3 Cheers $$
144 Charles St, 02114 American Map 1 B4 The Paramount $$
Tel (617) 227-4340 84 Beacon St, 02108 American Map 1 B4
Much sought after bakery Tel (617) 227-9605 44 Charles St, 02114
specializing in rustic Italian This celebrated bar was the Tel (617) 720-1152
breads, pastries, and coffee inspiration for the legendary A comfort-food destination open
drinks. Light meals, soups, and 1980s TV show of the same name. since 1937. Pancakes and french
sand wiches are served all day Standard bar food such as buffalo toast are favorites. Dinner features
long in the friendly dining room. wings, fish-and-chips, and paninis table service and hearty dishes
Brunch is a huge draw. No alcohol. are on offer. A variety of memora- such as pasta and noo dles. Busiest
bilia is available for purchase. during breakfast and lunch, which
75 Chestnut $$ are served cafeteria-style.
American Map 1 B4 Figs $$
75 Chestnut St, 02108 Pizza Map 1 B4 Tip Tap Room $$
Tel (617) 227-2175 42 Charles St, 02114 American Map 1 C3
Converted town house in a quiet Tel (617) 742-3447 138 Cambridge St, 02114
area offering a welcoming dining Well-known pizza place in Tel (857) 350-3344
experience. Delicious, upscale the heart of Beacon Hill. The This bar and grill draws
bistro fare includes Nantucket signature pie is topped with government workers with its
seafood stew and black truffle caramelized figs, prosciutto, menu of burgers, plus fried
ravioli. The casual bar area is and gorgonzola cheese. Baked avocado and some gnocchi,
great for watching sports. pastas are also a crowd puller. risotto, and steak plates. Good
Lively environs. selection of local craft beers.
Artú $$
Italian Map 1 B4 Grotto $$ Bin 26 Enoteca $$$
89 Charles St, 02114 Italian Map 1 C3 Italian Map 1 B4
Tel (617) 227-9023 37 Bowdoin St, 02114 26 Charles St, 02114
Visit this casual spot for Tuscan Tel (617) 227-3434 Tel (617) 723-5939
specialties from an exposed Welcoming eatery with a varied Stylish contemporary restaurant
sizzling grill. Juicy roast pork, menu of dishes such as home- that puts emphasis on its exten-
seasoned chicken, and grilled made pasta, grilled calamari with sive wine list. The menu features
white beans, grilled beef tender- an adventurous take on traditional
loin, and crab ravioli. Friendly staff. Italian food. The stuzzichini (small
bites) are impressive. Cocoa pasta
Harvard Gardens $$ with wild mushrooms is a must-try.
American Map 1 B3
316 Cambridge St, 02114 DK Choice
Tel (617) 523-2727
Attracts a diverse crowd of No. 9 Park $$$
diners with an extensive menu French-Italian Map 1 C4
of comfort food served till late. 9 Park St, 02108
The handsome bar hosts Tel (617) 742-9991
a renowned singles scene. Perhaps the most popular of
celebrity chef Barbara Lynch's
King and I $$ local culinary empire, this chic
Thai Map 1 B3 restaurant is frequented by
145 Charles St, 02114 Beacon Hill high flyers. The
Tel (617) 227-3320 inventive fare includes prune-
Savory, authentic Thai staples are stuffed gnocchi with vin santo
served in this small casual eatery. glaze. The hip bar serves
Vegetarians are well-catered to. cocktails and a slightly less
Elegantly laid-out tables at No. 9 Park, an The food can be very spicy. expensive, more casual menu.
upscale restaurant in Beacon Hill Takeout is popular.
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